Maxwell Nygren is a Series 65-licensed advisor with Tailwinds Wealth, LLC, based in Vadnais Heights, MN. He has been with Tailwinds Wealth since 2026 and spent ten years at Substance Church prior to joining the firm. Tailwinds Wealth serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and business entities by providing discretionary portfolio management, individualized Investment Policy Statements, and stand-alone financial planning and consulting services. The firm uses a combination of analysis techniques and implements strategies across various asset classes, often employing third-party managers and model portfolios.

Donald Phillips is a CFP® professional with 42 years of industry experience, currently serving at Greater Midwest Financial Group, LLC since 2023. His prior roles include positions at Kestra Advisory and LPL Financial, where he worked from 2000 to 2023. He is also the owner of Phillips Financial LLC. Greater Midwest Financial Group, LLC provides financial planning, investment management, wealth management, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm manages approximately $589 million in assets for 678 clients, employing a multi-disciplinary investment approach guided by an internal committee and offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management.

James Ronn is a CFP® professional with 31 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with Greater Midwest Financial Group, LLC, where he has worked since 2023, following previous roles at Kestra Advisory, Kestra Investment Services, LLC, and LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory work, he is a co-owner of JB Financial LLC, a real estate business. Greater Midwest Financial Group, LLC provides financial planning, investment management, wealth management, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm manages approximately $589 million in assets for 678 clients and uses a multi-disciplinary investment process overseen by an internal committee, employing a range of investment vehicles including mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and alternative investments.

Matthew Hentges is a financial advisor with Great Waters Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Great Waters Financial, he worked in public education at several school districts from 2016 to 2023. He also serves as a licensed insurance agent. Great Waters Financial serves a diverse client base including individuals, businesses, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm offers portfolio management and financial planning services using a combination of fundamental and technical analysis, with specialized planning options and an insurance agency license unique among many peers.

Sean Mcdermott is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Summit Investment Advisory Services since 2000 and holds a Series 63 license. Outside of his advisory role, he is an author of financial planning books and frequently speaks at workshops and conferences on Social Security topics. Summit Investment Advisory Services provides portfolio management and financial planning to individual and high-net-worth clients, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary account management. The firm combines fundamental, technical, quantitative analysis, and modern portfolio theory in its investment approach, serving clients through proprietary managed accounts and LPL Financial–sponsored advisory programs.

Jennifer Lachinski is a Series 66-credentialed advisor with Financial Perspectives in Minneapolis, MN, where she has worked since 2005. She has 15 years of industry experience, including a role at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments since 2013. Financial Perspectives serves individuals, trusts, businesses, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations, managing approximately $1 billion in assets. The firm uses a multi-team advisory model and offers tailored portfolio management with access to independent third-party managers and a range of custodial and technology platforms.

Kameron Richter is a financial advisor at Valtinson Bruner Financial Planning with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms including Cetera Wealth Services and Pruco Securities. Richter also operates as an insurance agent through a sole proprietorship. Valtinson Bruner Financial Planning provides discretionary asset management, financial planning, and ERISA plan advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs a mix of fundamental, technical, quantitative, and qualitative analysis with an emphasis on asset allocation using mean-variance optimization, managing portfolios on a discretionary basis with various strategies including options and margin.

Megan Nadeau is a financial advisor at Tailwinds Wealth, LLC with nine years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Great Waters Wealth Management and AdvisorNet Wealth Management. In addition to her advisory role, she is also engaged in insurance sales in New Hope, Minnesota. Tailwinds Wealth serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and business entities by providing discretionary portfolio management and customized Investment Policy Statements. The firm employs a range of analytical techniques and investment strategies across various asset classes while offering standalone financial planning and consulting services.

Timothy Lo Stracco is a CFP® with four years of industry experience, currently advising at Great Waters Financial in Shoreview, MN. Prior to joining Great Waters Financial, he held roles at Foothills Financial Planning and worked in transportation at the University of Arizona. Great Waters Financial serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, and business entities, managing over $1.2 billion with a team of 23 advisors. The firm offers tiered financial planning and portfolio management services that integrate fundamental and technical analysis across a range of investment vehicles.

Molly La Fleche is a CFP® and ChFC® with 20 years of experience in financial services. She is currently with FPNavigators, a team firm based in Maple Grove, MN, and has previously worked at Northwestern Mutual and LPL Financial. FPNavigators provides investment management and comprehensive financial planning services to individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm uses Modern Portfolio Theory and both fundamental and technical analysis to build diversified portfolios and offers retirement plan advisory services, including acting in multiple ERISA fiduciary roles.

Steven Ohm is a financial advisor at Lifelong Wealth Advisors, Inc. with 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Lifelong Wealth Advisors since 1998, with a period at AdvisorNet Wealth Partners from 2019 to 2024. Ohm holds a Series 63 designation and serves as Vice President of Lifelong Wealth, Inc., a fixed insurance business specializing in life, disability, annuities, and long-term care. Lifelong Wealth Advisors serves individuals, trusts, estates, and profit-sharing plans, providing financial planning, consulting, and discretionary investment and wealth management services. The firm employs a team-based, consultative approach that tailors portfolio construction to client-specific risk tolerance and goals, utilizing model portfolios, independent managers, and discretionary trade implementation.

Jack Schwartz is an investment advisor representative with Summit Investment Advisory Services and a registered representative with LPL Financial. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has four years of industry experience. Prior to his current roles, he held positions at firms including LPL Financial and Ecolab. Summit Investment Advisory Services provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth clients, employing a range of analytical approaches and offering both discretionary and non-discretionary account management. The firm operates a hybrid model where advisors may receive commission-based compensation while managing a large client base.

Karen Stay is a financial advisor at Kure Advisory, LLC with 21 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including CG Advisory Services, Geneos Wealth Management Inc., WFG Investments, Inc., and Income Planning Group, LLC. Stay has been with Kure Advisory since 2021. Kure Advisory serves individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and other business entities, providing financial planning, consulting, and discretionary investment and wealth management services. The firm offers tailored portfolio management using various asset classes and maintains coordinated relationships with tax and estate specialists.

Nathan Kimle is a financial advisor at Greater Midwest Financial Group, LLC with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at Nuveen Asset Management LLC and Northwest Wealth Management, LLC. Greater Midwest Financial Group, LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities, offering financial planning, investment management, wealth management, and retirement plan consulting. The firm applies a multifaceted investment process managed by an internal committee and serves a large client base through a team of eight advisors.

Matthew Schwartz is a CFP® with 15 years of experience in financial advising. He is currently with Great Waters Financial, where he has worked since 2017, previously holding roles at AdvisorNet Wealth Management and Ameriprise Financial Services. Outside of finance, he owns a floral design business called Ink & Ivy Designs and provides financial education seminars through Great Waters Financial. Great Waters Financial serves a broad client base including individuals, business entities, trusts, and charitable organizations, managing over $1.2 billion across more than 1,600 relationships. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management combined with financial planning and consulting, employing both fundamental and technical analysis in their investment approach.

Donald Schroeder is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor at Greater Midwest Financial Group, LLC with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Greater Midwest, he worked at CBRE and U.S. Bank. Greater Midwest Financial Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities, managing approximately $589 million in assets for 678 clients. The firm employs a multifaceted investment approach combining fundamental, technical, cyclical, and behavioral analysis with Modern Portfolio Theory-based asset allocation, overseen by an internal investment committee.

Zachary Panek is a financial advisor with Greater Midwest Financial Group, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Patrick McGovern's and RBC Wealth Management. Greater Midwest Financial Group provides financial planning, investment management, wealth management, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm manages approximately $589 million in assets for 678 clients through a team of eight advisors, utilizing a multi-faceted investment approach overseen by an internal investment committee.

Joseph Turner is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with five years of industry experience, currently with Great Waters Financial in Shoreview, MN. He has previously worked at Thrivent Financial and AdvisorNet Wealth Management. Outside of his advisory role, Turner serves as an assistant coach for a youth soccer club and conducts a male octet at Calvary Lutheran Church. Great Waters Financial provides portfolio management and financial planning services primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm manages approximately $1.18 billion in assets, offering a range of investment strategies and standalone financial planning, tax preparation, and retirement-plan rollover advice.

Cayden Saxon is a financial advisor at Financial Perspectives with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Golden Valley Country Club for nine years. Saxon also assists with tax preparation seasonally through an affiliated accounting practice. Financial Perspectives serves individuals, trusts, businesses, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a multi-team model and offers tailored portfolio management using third-party managers and various custodial platforms, alongside affiliated tax preparation services.

Ethan Favre is a CFP® and Series 66-licensed financial advisor with one year of industry experience. He is affiliated with SimplyRIA Advisor Network, a team firm based in Blaine, MN. Ethan has previously worked at Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC and Edward Jones. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a vending machine route. SimplyRIA Advisor Network serves individuals, trusts and estates, and qualified retirement plans by providing investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan fiduciary support. The firm combines long-term strategic asset allocation with active and passive management through both discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements.